acidize

/əˈsɪdaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert into an acid or to make acidic

“The process of acidizing the soil will help the plants grow better.”

2. verb

to treat with acid or to make acidic

“The geologist acidized the rocks to study their composition.”

3. verb

to add acid to (a substance)

“The chemist acidized the solution to test its properties.”

4. verb

to make something more acidic

“The pollution has acidized the nearby river.”

Synonyms

  • acidify
  • corrode
  • dissolve

Antonyms

  • alkalize
  • neutralize